Itineraries Truffle hunts Autumn tour Hiking Torino tour
 
 
HIKING IN SPRING AMONG THE BAROLO VINES…
 
AN HIKING-TOUR FOR GROUPS THROUGH LANGA AND MONFERRATO (EXAMPLE)
 
 
DAY#1 (SUNDAY)
 
Meeting in Torino in the preset hôtel’s Hall and preliminary introduction to the Tour –Departure in private van with driver towards Monferrato’s hills - Visit of the Romanesque Abbey of Santa Maria di Vezzolano– Hike to “Ca’ del Prete” Cellars for a rustic snack and local wines’ tasting – After lunch, transfer by bus to the nearby Aramengo village to visit the “Nicola’s Artistic Restorations Centre” – Transfer and accomodation to our first hôtel - Welcome drink and Dinner.
                      • The Santa Maria di Vezzolano Abbey’s façade
 
DAY#2 (MONDAY)
 
After breakfast, transfer and hike in Valleandona Natural Park – Light lunch at “Cascina d’Arìs” goat-cheese farm – Transfer to San Secondo Romanesque church –Extra hike to “La Novella” farm-inn for a rustic dinner in the courtyard - After sunset, back to hôtel.
                      • Abbey
 
DAY#3 (TUESDAY)
 
After breakfast, transfer to Monferrato Casalese wine district for the hike through the ancient Cardona’s village quarries – Light lunch at Valerio Quarello’s Winery – Back to hôtel - In the afternoon, transfer to the town of Asti for a cooking-class with the English-speaking Chef Enrico Trova (for those who aren’t willing to participate the cooking-class, possible stroll through Asti’s historic centre and time for shopping – Dinner round 7:30 p.m. with your hand-made course – After dinner, transfer to your hôtel.
                      • Asti
 
 
DAY#5 (THURSDAY)
 
After breakfast, departure for the “The Ring of Monforte”, a breath-taking hike among the legendary Barolo’s vineyards – Lunch in Monforte – Back to hôtel and time to relax in the nearby swimming-pool - In the afternoon, transfer to Cherasco (20’), for a wine-tasting class – Dinner in Cherasco and back to Barolo.
                      • The flourishing Barbera vines in Monferrato
 
DAY#6 (FRIDAY)
 
After breakfast, round 9:30 a.m. transfer to Alba at Altavilla locality, for a trekking along the Tanaro river and the beautiful Barbaresco vines – Lunch in Barbaresco village - Transfer to Martinenga’s Estate, to a wine-tasting focused on the prestigious “Marchesi di Grésy” Crus – Back to Barolo: stop in Alba, for a short historic centre sightseeing and shopping – Free dinner in Barolo.
 
DAY#7 (SATURDAY)
 
After breakfast, hike from Barolo’s centre to Verduno through La Morra village – Pic-nic along the road, in the middle of a natural amphitheatre of vineyards and hills – In Verduno, wine tasting in the old Burlotto’s family Chapel, focused on the “King of Wines” – Back to Barolo – Time to relax and pack – Farewell Gastronomic Dinner at Restaurant “Brezza’s”.
                      • Vineryards
 
DAY#8 (SUNDAY)
 
Meeting at the scheduled time for transportation by private bus to Turin railway station/Caselle Airport and end of our services.
 
 
ALL-INCLUSIVE PRICE BETWEEN 1.750/2000 € PER PERSON
(contact us for further details and special group quotations)
TRANSPORTATIONS BY PRIVATE BUS WITH LOCAL DRIVER